India, May 8 -- The Indian Railways will gradually begin migrating trains to an upgraded passenger reservation system from August, marking a major shift from its nearly 40-year-old ticketing infrastructure, the Ministry of Railways said on Thursday.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw chaired a review meeting with senior officials and directed them to ensure that passengers do not face inconvenience during the transition to the modernised reservation system.

"Started in 1986, this system has undergone several minor changes over the past 40 years. However, it has now been completely overhauled, and its capacity has been significantly expanded using state-of-the-art technology," the Ministry said in a statement.

The Ministry also highlight...